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Who Gets Benefits in Como, MS
Households that received SNAP, SSI, Social Security or cash public assistance in the last 12 months. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households getting SNAP
- 30.0%
- Mississippi 13.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.2%
- Mississippi 7.8%
- With Social Security income
- 73.3%
- Mississippi 35.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 11.7%
- Mississippi 2.0%
Como has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)15430.0%
- Social Security income37673.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)428.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)6011.7%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
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| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como, MS | 30.0% | 8.2% | 73.3% | 11.7% |
| Panola County | 16.3% | 9.7% | 46.1% | 3.1% |
| Mississippi | 13.5% | 7.8% | 35.5% | 2.0% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Como, MS?
- 30.0% of households in Como, MS received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 73.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Como compare with Mississippi?
- The households getting snap in Como is 30.0%, compared with 13.5% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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